VIBB for Temperature-Sensitive Transport: SciCon Nexus Keynote — Professor Saim Memon
Event: Applied Sciences (SciCon Nexus) — Keynote Programme 20-21 September 2024
Speaker:Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London
Event page:https://appliedsciences.sciconnexus.com/#keynote
What happened?
Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London, delivered a keynote titled “The Scope of Vacuum Insulated Bag-or-Box (VIBB) in Temperature-Sensitive Transport and Storage Across Medical, Food, Agriculture and Chemical Sectors.” The session outlined how flexible vacuum-insulation panels (VIPs), reinforced with polyurethane (PU) for load-bearing, enable reusable bags, boxes and rolling-cart covers that maintain internal temperatures—cold or hot—for extended periods without ice, active refrigeration or electricity. Sincere thanks were extended to the organising committee, colleagues and the SciCon Nexus team for a well-managed conference.
Why does it matter?
Temperature excursions ruin medicines, vaccines, chemicals and perishables, driving waste and cost. VIBB creates a stable thermal envelope, reducing spoilage, cutting operating costs, and improving service levels in cold-chain, hot-hold and ambient-sensitive flows—from hospital wards and pharmacies to food distribution, farms and last-mile delivery.
How does VIBB work?
- Vacuum-insulated core: flexible VIPs minimise conduction and convection.
- PU structural layer: adds load-bearing capacity while protecting the VIP core.
- Reusable architecture: designed for repeat cycles with consistent thermal performance.
- Passive control: long hold-times without ice packs, powered refrigeration or mains supply.
Where is it used?
- Medical and pharmaceutical logistics: vaccines, biologics, temperature-sensitive medicines.
- Chemicals: sensitive reagents and formulations needing strict thermal control.
- Food and agriculture: fresh produce, dairy, meat, seafood and frozen items.
- Operations: stores, hospitals, laboratories, warehouses, last-mile hubs and robot or courier delivery.
- Relief and resilience: emergency food relief and field deployments where power is limited.
The four VIBB types presented
- Medical Box — controlled transport and temporary storage for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and labs.
- Deep Cold Box — extended hold for frozen or ultra-cold ranges during transport and hand-offs.
- Rolling Cart Cover — thermal protection for in-facility moves and ward-to-ward transfers.
- Fresh Bag — lightweight, reusable carrier for retail, e-commerce and last-mile.
Benefits at a glance
- Extended temperature hold-time without active cooling or ice.
- Lower waste and claims from temperature excursions.
- Operational simplicity: fewer moving parts; easier hand-offs.
- Reusable and scalable: fleet-friendly formats for bags, boxes and carts.
- Cost discipline: reduced energy and consumables; improved total cost of ownership.
Work with Sanyou London
- Spec sheets, samples and pilots: VIBB (Medical Box, Deep Cold Box, Rolling Cart Cover, Fresh Bag).
- Partnerships: universities, hospitals, pharma distributors, food retailers, agricultural producers and logistics providers.
Contact: Visit www.sanyoulondon.com or reach Sanyou London Customer Service.
Media & speaking enquiries: Professor Saim Memon
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